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A New Book
ṢÀNGÓ
Thunder, Kingship, and Justice
A comprehensive exploration of the Yorùbá deity Ṣàngó, written from inside the tradition by practitioner and scholar Monroe Rodriguez. This work bridges myth and history, divine authority and human consequence.
Available in Kindle and Paperback formats
Published January 3, 2026 • 320 pages
Publisher
Fenix Creation Studio
Category
African Religions & Spirituality
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About This Work
Ṣàngó occupies a singular position in West African religious thought. He is simultaneously Irúnmọlẹ̀, a primordial divine force present at creation, and a historical figure, remembered as the third Aláàfin of the Ọ̀yọ́ Empire. His dual nature places him at the intersection of myth and history, where divine authority is tested through human consequence.
This book is written from inside the tradition by a practitioner who has worked across Yorùbá, Fon, and diasporic African systems. It offers access to living ritual practice, institutional knowledge, and theological depth rarely documented in published scholarship.
What This Book Contains
Over 100 Oríkì (Praise Poems)
Collected from archives, oral sources, and audio recordings across Nigeria, with original translations.
Ritual Protocols
Taboos, offerings, festival structures, initiation sequences, and priestly hierarchies from palace sources.
Political Theology
Analysis of how Ṣàngó worship functioned as state religion, imperial enforcement, and constitutional law.
Divination Systems
Bitter kola consultation and sixteen cowrie divination as practiced at Ṣàngó shrines.
Diasporic Transformations
Ṣàngó worship across Cuba (Changó), Brazil (Xangô), Trinidad, and Haiti with theological continuity.
Comparative Thunder Deities
Jàkúta, Amadioha, Heviosso, and other West African principles of moral enforcement.
Who This Book Is For
Practitioners
Seeking authoritative knowledge grounded in lineage transmission and living practice.
Scholars
Of African religions, political theology, performance studies, and comparative jurisprudence.
Students of Tradition
Of Ifá, Òrìṣà, Vodun, and diasporic African traditions requiring rigorous source material.
Seekers of Justice
Understanding how power, justice, and accountability operate within Indigenous African systems.
Press & Media
Resources for journalists, podcasters, and media professionals
Book Information
Title
ṢÀNGÓ: Thunder, Kingship, and Justice
Author
Monroe Rodriguez (Sikh Diviner)
Publisher
Fenix Creation Studio
Publication Date
January 3, 2026
Format & Pages
Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle • 320 pages
Category
African Religions & Spirituality
ISBN
Available on Amazon
Key Quotes
"Ṣàngó occupies a singular position in West African religious thought. He is simultaneously Irúnmọlẹ̀, a primordial divine force present at creation, and a historical figure, remembered as the third Aláàfin of the Ọ̀yọ́ Empire."
"This book is written from inside the tradition by a practitioner who has worked across Yorùbá, Fon, and diasporic African systems. It offers access to living ritual practice, institutional knowledge, and theological depth rarely documented in published scholarship."
"Monroe's work bridges ancient wisdom with modern innovation, restoring dignity to the unseen and guiding others toward spiritual sovereignty."
About the Author
Monroe Rodriguez—also known as Sikh Diviner—is a multidisciplinary artist, published poet, software developer, and internationally respected spiritual practitioner with over 15 years of experience in African diasporic traditions including Haitian Vodou, Palo Mayombe, Santería, Ifá-Orisa, Candomblé, Umbanda, Kimbanda, Jurema, and African Vodun.
Creator of the acclaimed Vudu Tarot Project, Monroe represents African and Afro-Diasporic spirits in their original cultural forms. His poetry appears in Yellow Medicine Review, and his multimedia work—spanning ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, and photography—has been featured in temples and murals worldwide.
As a technology writer on Medium, Monroe covers AI and business strategy, bringing critical analysis to how emerging tech intersects with culture and ethics. He founded the Ejiogbe Institute, offering spiritual consultations, coaching, and education, and is launching Ejiogbe Voices, a digital platform preserving ancestral wisdom through technology.
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